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Jothanthan Rhyne Appointed to Golden L.E.A.F Foundation

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 10:19 AM PDT

 

        Johnathan L. Rhyne, Jr. has been appointed by Speaker of the House Thom Tillis to serve on the Board of Directors of the Golden L.E.A.F. (Long-Term Economic Advancement) Foundation, Inc.  Rhyne is an attorney with The Jonas Law Firm, P.L.L.C. and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Carolina Trust Bank.  He served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1985 through 1992 and from 2009 through August, 2011.  He was House Minority Leader from 1989 through 1992.

        In 1999, the North Carolina legislature created the Golden L.E.A.F. Foundation to administer one-half of North Carolina's share of the Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers in accordance with the court consent decree between North Carolina and the manufacturers.  A nonprofit organization devoted to the economic well being of North Carolinians, Golden L.E.A.F. endeavors to strengthen the state's economy through diverse grantsmaking.

        From its inception, Golden L.E.A.F. has been committed to using the funds entrusted to it for projects with the most potential for bolstering North Carolina's long-term economy, especially in tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and/or rural communities.  Golden L.E.A.F.'s grantsmaking priority areas include agriculture, job creation and retention, and workforce preparedness.  The foundation also supports projects that provide educational opportunities and increase economic vitality.  To fulfill its purpose, Golden L.E.A.F. makes grants to government entities, educational institutions, economic development organizations and nonprofits.  Currently Golden L.E.A.F. has funded 1,090 grants, totaling more than $487 million.

        "I am delighted to have this opportunity to continue in service to the people of North Carolina.  Particularly in these challenging economic times it is refreshing to know that this organization will have an important role in making life better for many of our citizens" stated Rhyne.

        Rhyne can be reached at 704-735-1423.
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